Dr. Steven “Steve” Walsh

Dr. Steven “Steve” Walsh
Professor of Management of Technology and Entrepreneurship
Dr. Steve Walsh connects research, collaboration, and community impact at The University of New Mexico. A Distinguished Professor of Management of Technology and Entrepreneurship, he describes research as a “team sport.” His work highlights how faculty and students can contribute together to meaningful change in New Mexico and beyond.
Dr. Steven “Steve” Walsh is a Distinguished Professor of Management of Technology and Entrepreneurship at The University of New Mexico’s James & Gail Ellis School of Business Leadership. His work brings together technology, entrepreneurship, and a commitment to research with real-world impact.
Walsh describes basic and applied research as a “team sport,” emphasizing the contributions of fellow faculty members and the thousands of students who have participated in projects throughout his career. His approach places collaboration at the center of research, connecting academic inquiry with opportunities to benefit communities in New Mexico, across the United States, and around the world.
In his 2026 Community Engaged Research Lecture, Walsh will explore this collaborative approach through three research projects. He will also discuss the school’s emphasis on experiential learning, highlighting the relationship between research, student participation, and community impact.


